AFCON 2021: Most Valuable XI in the Quarter Finals – We select a squad of the most spectacular performers and their market value following the start of the quarter-finals.
Despite a sluggish start, the tournament has been increasingly intriguing, with lots of upsets, storylines, and goals. There have also been a number of outstanding individuals whose performances have shone a spotlight on the tournament and demonstrated the excellent quality that AFCON is capable of delivering.
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The best performers from the quarter-finals will be recognized in this category. Both the quality and quantity of performances will be considered, with the former receiving a higher value.
There will also be an attempt at tactical cohesion, so don’t expect strikers to be crammed into midfield just to boost the selection’s star appeal.
The following are the players:
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt) – €100M
Mo Salah is one of the best footballers in the world right now. The Egyptian winger has been in outstanding form since joining Liverpool in 2017.
Following in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard, he has now scored 100 goals for the club.
He is in his fourth season with the Reds and has won the golden boot on two occasions. His current market value of 100 million Euros is a reflection of his capabilities.
Sadio Mane (Liverpool/Senegal) €80M
The Senegalese are part of one of the most powerful squads in the world. Under Klopp’s guidance, Liverpool has reached the Champions League final twice in the last three seasons.
They also won the EPL for the first time in 20 years last season. Sadio Mane has been the catalyst for all of these achievements.
As a result of his donations, his net worth has increased from 40 million Euros in 2016 to an incredible 80 million Euros.
Achraf Hakimi (PSG/Morocco) – €70M
Dynamic, aggressive, outstanding in tight and open areas on the ball, intelligent, supreme final ball. What’s not to appreciate about the Moroccan right-back?
Vahid Halilhodzic has set up a scheme that allows both Achraf Hakimi and Adam Masina to advance and spread the pitch. Given the midfield’s conservatism, the full-backs bear the brunt of the creative duty, which Hakimi is more than capable of shouldering.
He got forward to great effect against Comoros, and he showed off his much improved defensive instincts in dealing with Kamaldeen Sulemana in the first game against Ghana, easily neutralizing the Rennes livewire.
Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli/Senegal) – €45 Million
Kalidou Koulibaly is ranked number 24 among all players who play as “Defender” in the world, with a market worth of €45.00 million.
Kalidou Koulibaly is the 16th most valuable player in the world who plays as a “Centre-Back,” with a market worth of €45.00 million.
Edouard Mendy (Chelsea/Senegal) – €32 Million
The Senegalese goalkeeper, who was born in France, spent the majority of his football career there, playing in several divisions.
After impressing at Ligue 1 club Rennes the year before, he got his big move to Premier League heavyweights Chelsea in the summer of 2020.
Mendy, Chelsea’s current number one choice, is valued at €32 million. He is presently representing Senegal at AFCON 2021.
Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen/Burkina Faso) – €40 Million
Edmond Tapsoba is placed 31st among all players who play as “Defender” in the world, with a market value of €40.00 million.
The 21-year-old has only been at the BayArena since January, but he has already demonstrated enough to suggest he might join one of Europe’s top clubs.
The amount of young skill presently on display in the Bundesliga is to be envied, particularly when it comes to fresh-faced attackers. It’s almost become a cliché by now, but the amount of youthful talent currently on display in the Bundesliga is to be envied.
Youssef En-Nesyri (Sevilla/Morocco) €40M
Youssef En-Nesyri is ranked 17th among all players who play as “Centre-Forward” in the globe, with a market value of €40.00 million.
Youssef En-Nesyri is the third most valuable player at Sevilla FC, with a market value of €40.00 million.
André Zambo Anguissa (Napoli/Cameroon) €30M
André Zambo Anguissa is the most valuable Cameroonian player, with a market worth of €30.00 million.
André Zambo Anguissa is the 71st most valuable player in the world who plays “midfield,” with a market value of €30.00 million.
Ismail Sarr (Watford/Senegal) €27M
Ismala Sarr is the fourth most valuable Senegalese player, with a market worth of €27.00 million.
Ismala Sarr is ranked 97th among all players who play as “attack” in the world, with a market worth of €27.00 million.
Amad Diallo (Rangers/Senegal) – €25 Million
Abdou Diallo is the fifth most valuable Senegalese player, with a market worth of €25.00 million.
Abdou Diallo is ranked 67th among all players who play as “Defender” in the globe, with a market value of €25.00 million.
Pepe Sarr (FC Metz/Senegal) €20M
Pape Matar Sarr made his professional debut with Génération Foot in Senegal before joining Ligue 1 side Metz on a five-year contract on September 15, 2020.
Sarr was initially sent to Metz’s second team in Championnat National 2, but he only made one appearance before being recalled to the main team squad after the season was interrupted in France due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
That concludes our list of the Most Valuable African Stars in the AFCON quarterfinals.
